Yesterday (Sunday) was a good day of worship, teaching, preaching and fellowship. In the afternoon we were able to travel to Boquette, a beautiful area in the mountains that is a popular attraction in Panama for the fantastic vistas and coffee plantations. While there, we saw some incredible rainbows and we were reminded again of the creativity and power of God. In the evening, we were blessed to hear one of our host missionaries, Joy Cronin, tell her story of how God has led her to Panama and how He is leading her day by day in this place. It was inspiring for all of us … we have been called higher in our walks with the Lord!

Today is our final day in the city of David. After our quiet time and devotional time this morning, we will be going to the beach in the morning and shopping for mementos in the afternoon. This evening we will have the privilege of hearing the story of host missionaries, Glen and Sherrie Russel. All of the missionaries are amazing examples of deep, deep faith and hard, hard workers. These special moments are very informative for our team and they provide an opportunity and incentive for us to uphold these dear people in our prayers. We hope that in some way it is also an encouragement to them.

We have met so many wonderful people … the missionaries, our host families, brothers and sisters in the churches in David and in the various mountain areas. Our eyes have been opened once again to how big and glorious the kingdom of God truly is … praise His holy Name! Our prayer is that this expanded vision will stir us to share the gospel in whatever sphere of influence God gives us so we can get in on what God is doing as He calls all nations to Himself!

Tomorrow we will be leaving very early in the morning to head for Panama City in preparation for our departure from the country on Wednesday. We will also have the opportunity to tour the Panama Canal and do some sightseeing/shopping in the city. The following day we return to Miami, Lord willing.

This may be the last update until our return to the States. Thank you again for your prayers. Please continue them as we have more opportunities to discover what God wants to show us in these final days of the trip.

Because it matters, Greg Hafer